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CaregiverGriswold Home Care in La Jolla is calling all compassionate individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a part-time Caregiver!Compensation: $20-$23/hour based on experienceBenefits:Paid Sick LeavePaid training & paid orientation20-hours shifts available immediatelyHoliday Premium PayEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Ongoing Training and Development OpportunitiesAccess to the Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship ProgramWhy You Should Join Our TeamWe are an established company in the caregiving industry that appreciates our staff and offers advancement opportunities. We pay our Caregivers a competitive wage of $21-$23/hour. Our employees also enjoy great benefits. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application.About Griswold Home CareWhat does it mean to “live assured”? It means people enjoying the independence they want and the peace of mind they deserve. It is the promise we make to all of our clients; one that we are confident making because of our team. Griswold operates in more 170 locations in 30 states and has touched more than 100,0 families.Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love.Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay, robust appreciation programs, and opportunities for growth and development to help them build rewarding careers.Are You A Good Fit?Ask yourself:Do I enjoy working with senior citizens?Can I provide compassionate elderly care with a positive attitude?Am I punctual and dependable?If so, please consider applying for this companionship and caregiving position today!Your Life As A CaregiverThis companionship and caregiving position offers flexible hours and opportunities to assist seniors on both day and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.As a Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping seniors live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You competently provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship, helping with various homemaking responsibilities. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront of your mind, you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle and professional as you aid them with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of elderly care.You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent elderly care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of your clients. You feel good about helping seniors enjoy their golden years, and you are glad you chose a career in the caregiving industry.What We Need From YouEssential Duties:Language and literacy skills are adequate to communication needs and requests of the clientMust be able to read care planMust be able to communicate via telephone and/or text messages with Agency officeMust have reliable transportation to and from a client’s homeFor cases requiring transportation, must have a valid driver’s license, positive driving recordMust be able to lift up to 40 pounds and alternate from stationary to traverse positions often and for extended periods of timeCompletion of required 5 hours of entry level training prior to client contact – may be provided by AgencyEducational Background/Knowledge/Prior Experience:Registered on CA Home Care Aide Registry, includes fingerprint criminal offender record check (state & FBI)TB clearance that meets CA Health and Safety Code High school diploma or general education degree (GED), associate degree preferredAt least 1 year professional caregiver experience is preferredStrong desire to help others is a mustAlzheimer's/dementia/diabetic experience is a plusNecessary Attributes and Qualifications:Demonstrates empathy for vulnerable older adults and values their independence.Able to prepare simple meals.Completing daily tasks in a safe and professional mannerAble to demonstrate appropriate cleaning technique for home environmentMaintain cheerful outlook while with clientCapable of working independently when neededPunctuality and hard workingGriswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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san diego, CA, 92101, US
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